Laguna de Tacarigua National Park

The park encompasses a coastal lagoon spanning 7,800 hectares with an average depth of 1.2 meters, separated from the sea by a 28.8-kilometer barrier.

The park, established in 1974, protects a geological formation within the Barlovento depression that developed from coastal deposits over the past two to four million years.

Local communities from Machurucuto, El Guapo, and Rio Chico maintain traditional fishing practices in the lagoon while respecting conservation guidelines.

Five ranger stations and an administrative headquarters with dormitories, library, and information center provide essential services for visitors throughout the protected area.

The mangrove forests cover 4,000 hectares along the lagoon banks, with Rhizophora mangle species dominating seventy percent of the total mangrove population.

Location: Miranda

Inception: 1974

Elevation above the sea: 327 m

GPS coordinates: 10.26667,-65.85000

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34